Osaka Prefecture, Osaka, 此花区島屋3−3−31, Japan
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Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about KAWAII House? It’s actually in this quiet residential pocket of Konohana-ku that most tourists never stumble across – I mean, you’re basically staying where locals live, not in some sanitized hotel district. The whole area around Shimaya has this authentic Osaka feel that’s honestly refreshing after dealing with the chaos of Dotonbori or Shinsaibashi.

The free parking thing is no joke either, which anyone who’s tried to park in Osaka will tell you is basically finding gold. I was skeptical at first because, well, most places that advertise free parking either don’t have enough spots or stick you in some impossible-to-navigate garage. But they’ve actually got it sorted – decent-sized spaces and you don’t need to perform parking gymnastics to get in and out. The whole check-in process was surprisingly smooth too, though I’ll be honest, having some basic Japanese phrases ready definitely helps since this isn’t your typical international chain setup.

What really gets me about this place is how it manages to nail that sweet spot between quirky and comfortable. The kawaii theme could easily veer into tacky territory (and I was braced for Hello Kitty overload), but they’ve done it with this sort of playful restraint that actually works. The rooms have character without feeling like you’re sleeping in a teenager’s bedroom – if that makes sense. Plus, the building itself is surprisingly quiet considering you’re still in the city. I could hear the occasional train in the distance, but nothing that kept me up, and mornings were actually peaceful enough that I didn’t immediately reach for coffee to deal with urban noise assault.

The location starts to make more sense once you figure out the train connections – you’re not exactly walking distance to the major sights, but getting to Namba or Osaka Station is pretty straightforward once you get the hang of the local lines. Actually, I ended up preferring this setup because you get to see parts of Osaka that most visitors miss entirely. There’s this little convenience store about two blocks away that became my regular stop, and the woman working there started recognizing me by day three, which felt oddly satisfying.

I mean, look – this isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea if you need concierge service and marble lobbies. But for the price point and the genuine local experience you get, plus that 9.2 rating that honestly feels earned rather than inflated, it’s hard to argue with the value. The whole place just feels like someone put actual thought into creating something different rather than checking boxes on a hotel amenities list. If you’re the type who gets excited about finding neighborhood gems instead of sticking to guidebook recommendations, you’ll probably love what they’ve done here.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $342. Apartment with 1 single bed, 1 extra-large double bed, 2 double beds, 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 6
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Reviews

  • Katia from Japan – 30 May 2025 (10/10)

    A casa era confortável, acomodou 6 pessoas perfeitamente!

    What could be improved: Nada, tudo estava perfeito

  • Hiroko from Japan – 1 May 2025 (10/10)

    チェックイン方法もスムーズ。表示もわかりやすい
    何といっても、シャワー付きのバスタブありの浴室とは別にシャワールームがあるのは、民泊としては珍しい。10人以上でも全員すぐ使えます。
    USJまで一駅だが、徒歩も可能
    コンビニまで徒歩2分
    住宅街なので夜も静か

    What could be improved: 3階建てですが階段です。民泊なのでエレベーターはありません。

  • Yukiko from Japan – 10 April 2025 (10/10)

    とても綺麗なお家で、快適に過ごせました。
    2階にも手洗い石鹸と鏡があるとより助かると感じました。

  • まさお from Japan – 20 February 2025 (10/10)

    部屋数も多く
    広かった

    What could be improved: 湯船を張れなかった

  • Taro from Japan – 31 May 2025 (8/10)

    USJで遊ぶために友人家族と宿泊しました。大人数で宿泊できて楽しめました。USJへのアクセスも良好で早い時間から活動できたのが良かったです!

    What could be improved: 少し清掃が行き届いていない部分がありました。細かい点ですがマグカップとお箸があったら嬉しかったです!

  • Yoshinobu from Japan – 27 May 2025 (10/10)

    ユニバーサルスタジオや万博会場から近くとても便利だった。コンビニも近く、周辺に飲食店もあり困ることはなかったです。

    What could be improved: 蚊がいたので蚊取り線香など置いて欲しい。

  • Kayo from Japan – 7 March 2025 (8/10)

    USJと海遊館が旅行の目的だったので、ロケーションバッチリでした。
    子連れで車旅行だったので、車庫付きはとっっても助かりました!
    寝室もベッド台数も豊富で、すごく助かりました!
    グループ旅にとてもお勧めです!
    冷蔵庫大きくて超キレイ✨
    電子レンジ助かりました!
    お部屋の中がとても綺麗でした。
    リビングダイニングはおしゃれで、ダイニングテーブルも広くて良かったです。
    私は子供2人と添い寝したので、3階のベッドがすごく広い部屋が特に重宝しました。

    What could be improved: 車種にもよるし仕方ないことですが、駐車場がとても狭かったです。
    鍵の受け渡しはスムーズでしたが、鍵の明け閉めの仕方がわかりずらかったので、説明書きもどこか鍵の缶の中とかにあるとわかりやすいなと思いました。
    冬の寒い時期に浴室のお湯張り・追い焚きが使用できないのは残念でした。予約の注意事項などにも記載してほしいなと思いました。
    3階の1人部屋は今回使用しませんでしたが、小さい部屋なのでしょうがないかもですがエアコンついてなかったので夏と冬はしんどそうです。
    ペーパータオルが残り数枚しかなく、ストックもなかったので、あればもっと便利でした。

  • Nao from Japan – 5 May 2025 (7/10)

    ユニバから近い
    万博から近い
    ベッドの数が多いので、大家族にはありがたかった。

    What could be improved: 料理は出来る環境だがスープカップが無いのが残念だった。

  • N from Japan – 27 March 2025 (10/10)

  • Sho from Japan – 5 March 2025 (9/10)

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Benten Park: 3.4 km
  • Tempozan Park: 3.7 km
  • Yahataya Park: 4.6 km
  • Bentennishi Park: 3.2 km
  • Isoji Central Park: 3.5 km
  • Benten Higashi Park: 2.5 km
  • Shimaya Minami Park: 950 m
  • Shimo-fukushima Park: 4.4 km
  • Ajikawaguchi Kita Park: 750 m
  • Osaka Culturarium at Tempozan: 4.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant宝山閣: 1.1 km
  • Cafe/bar喫茶オープン: 900 m
  • Cafe/bar肉食酒場 はらぺこピエトリン: 250 m

Top attractions:

  • Hirao Park: 6 km
  • Naniwa Park: 6 km
  • Ikejima Park: 4.9 km
  • Octopus Pine: 5 km
  • Chishima Park: 6 km
  • Shiokusa Park: 6 km
  • Sakaro no Matsu Monument: 4.8 km
  • Kokoni Sunaba Ariki Monument: 5 km
  • Tsunami and Storm Surge Disaster Prevention Station: 5 km
  • Fukuzawa Yukichi Birthplace Monument & Nakatsu-han Old Site: 5 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Tamagawa: 3.6 km
  • Metro Asashiobashi: 4.4 km
  • Train Ajikawaguchi Station: 500 m
  • Train Universal City Station: 1.4 km

Closest airports:

  • Kobe Airport: 33 km
  • Itami Airport: 16 km
  • Kansai International Airport: 46 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Desk

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Japanese

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Most popular facilities:

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning

Building characteristics:

  • Detached

Other for your stay:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00 to 23:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 04:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.3

Comfort:

9.0

Location:

9.0

Facilities:

9.0

Cleanliness:

9.0

Value for money:

9.7

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